Spring Orchid Green Cloud Cultivation Tips
Providing explanations for netizens on the cultivation of Cymbidium goeringii, here are the Green Cloud cultivation tips, read on for more!
Many orchid enthusiasts say that it is difficult to cultivate Green Cloud, but in fact, it is not that hard. Cultivating orchids requires patience, and for Green Cloud, let's look at the experiences of orchid enthusiasts to learn from them and avoid unnecessary detours.
Firstly, one must conduct serious research on the source of planting, preferably choosing naturally cultivated ones, and there's no need to be too particular about whether it's old or not.
Secondly, when selecting Green Cloud, there's no need to go for the highest grade, natural is good enough. Don't be greedy for cheap offers, as even if a pie falls from the sky, it's usually caught by the experts, while ordinary people like us can only look up in awe.
Thirdly, after introducing Green Cloud, make sure to ask the previous owner about the planting materials, environment, and cultivation methods. Do not rush to separate the plants or change the materials, as there are no superior or inferior materials, what the plant has adapted to is the best, even if it's mountain soil.
Fourthly, after one to two years of adaptation, if it's necessary to preserve the species, you can divide the plants, but be sure to pay attention to the timing and method.
After introducing Green Cloud and adapting, you can try the following transition methods, first using a material lean substrate. I use ripe Xian soil, what does ripe mean? It means that the Xian soil has been pre-cultivated with other plants or placed in an empty pot, exposed to wind and sun until it can be easily broken apart and hand-pressed into powder. Then mix it with a small amount of Xiang soil. Strictly speaking, Xiang soil is of pond mud nature, which is afraid of over-fertilization or becoming muddy.
In recent years, pure Xiang soil has been promoted for orchid cultivation in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. However, if not tested and with the correct soil source, it is recommended to mix the aforementioned Xian soil. If more security is needed, you can add a large proportion of植金石 (stone for planting) or large particle vermiculite.
If it's necessary to divide the plants for species preservation, I personally think it should be done in October when the new seedlings are 80% mature, choosing a season with less rain. Remove the plants from the pot, then use a toothpick to loosen the pseudobulb of the orchid and twist it clockwise and counterclockwise along the rhizome until it detaches.
Then let it dry a bit without water, do not rub the roots, and try not to damage the root epidermis.
Then pot it again, water thoroughly after half a day, and place it in a well-ventilated area. When suitable, water thoroughly again and manage normally. But do not move the pot randomly, let it rest!
After division, the orchid will produce an illusion that it has not sprouted and will quickly sprout again. The new seedlings will also mature quickly and prepare for their next generation! They will even break the routine and sprout in winter, waiting for the first warmth of spring sunshine to quickly grow into seedlings and emerge again with new sprouts in June or July.
In summary, choose the right timing, control your hands, and do not dig up the sprouts, especially by hand, as the bacteria from the human body can cause immeasurable harm to the orchid and its recovery.
Appendix: After potting Green Cloud, water thoroughly and place it in a shaded area. Keep it indoors during early spring and winter, and in a shaded shed during other times. In summer, shade from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the shading degree for Green Cloud should be around 90%. In spring and autumn, 70% to 80% is sufficient.
This concludes the detailed content of the Green Cloud orchid cultivation tips, hoping it can be of help to you!